Travis Kelce lands first major TV role in Ryan Murpy's new horror series for FX

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Actualizado 08/05/2024 - 00:23 CDT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce, has landed his first major acting role in Ryan Murphy's highly anticipated FX horror series, "Grotesquerie."

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Kelce already filming Ryan Murphy's "Grotesquerie"

Kelce will be sharing the small screen with seasoned actors like Emmy winner Niecy Nash-Betts (fresh off her success in Murphy's "Dahmer") and veterans Courtney B. Vance and Lesley Manville.

Details about the series and Kelce's character are shrouded in typical Murphy-esque secrecy, but the project is sure to generate considerable buzz.

The casting news comes as no surprise to those who've been following Kelce's burgeoning Hollywood ambitions.

Kelce's new castmate, Niecy Nash-Betts was the one who first spilled the beans via a post on Instagram.

The actress posted a video on set saying: "Guys, guess who I am working with on Grotesquerie?" before panning over and revealing Kelce.

"Jumping into new territory with Niecy!" the NFL star said.

"We on site!" Niecy-Betts added.

Her caption for the video read: "This is what happens when WINNERS link up!! @killatrav Welcome to Grostequerie [sic]."

Kelce has been slowly getting into showbusiness

This isn't Kelce's first foray into the world of entertainment.

Fans might remember his hilarious turn as host of "Saturday Night Live" back in 2023.

He's also dabbled in unscripted television with his short-lived dating show, "Catching Kelce," and is slated to host the upcoming Prime Video game show, "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?"

Since signing with CAA last year, he's been actively pursuing opportunities beyond the football field.

He recently served as an executive producer on the indie film "My Dead Friend Zoe" and is attached to produce a documentary about artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.

But "Grotesquerie" marks a significant shift for Kelce.

With his charismatic personality and ever-growing fanbase (fueled in part by his high-profile relationship with singer Taylor Swift), Kelce seems poised to make a splash in the world of scripted television.

"Grotesquerie" could be the start of a chilling new chapter for the athletic superstar.